UREC

University Recreation (UREC) empowers students at James Madison University to embrace lifelong healthy habits through recreation programs.
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We are here to Motivate Madison into Motion. Motivating Madison into Motion!

09/22/2026

University Recreation (UREC) is currently seeking applicants for the Facilities Manager position to provide maintenance oversight for UREC's indoor and outdoor satellite facilities, ensuring safe, functional, and program-ready environments that support recreation programs, sport competitions, special events, and university engagement.
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09/18/2026

It’s Housekeeping Appreciation Week! 🎉
Thank you for everything you do to keep our building pristine! We would not be the same without you!

09/14/2026

Celebrate UREC's 30th Anniversary during JMU Homecoming Weekend on Friday, October 16. Reconnect with fellow Dukes, revisit your favorite UREC memories, and help us commemorate three decades of Motivating Madison into Motion!
🔗 Register here: https://events.jmu.edu/event/UREC30th/summary

09/11/2026

COLOR RUN WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13!

09/10/2026

🚨Pack the Park: Color Run/Walk will now take place on Sunday, September 13 at 11 a.m. so Dukes may enjoy the JMU football game.‼️

Registration for the event will stay open until Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m.

09/04/2026

🚨 DON’T MISS OUT! 🚨
Registration for Swim Lessons closes next Wednesday, September 9. Whether you're a JMU student or introducing your little one to the water, UREC Swim Lessons provides something for everyone! 🏊‍♂️
https://www.jmu.edu/recreation/activities/aquatics/lessons.shtml

09/01/2026

It’s Champ Shirt Day, Dukes! 🏆

Wear your intramural champ shirt to UREC from 4 - 5 p.m. for a chance to win a UREC Needoh! 🟪😍

08/28/2026

Sport Clubs, let’s see y’all in the comments! ⬇️

08/27/2026

Congratulations to our Director, Eric Nickel, for being awarded the JMU Purple Star for Career Achievement last week at the University Welcome! 🎉
We are so grateful for Eric's leadership and commitment to Motivating Madison into Motion!

"Eric Nickel, director of University Recreation, was honored for a career spanning more than three decades. Since joining UREC in 1995, Nickel has helped transform campus recreation through his leadership of major facility projects, including UPARK and the university’s wellness and adventure spaces. He also guided UREC through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining services that supported student well-being. Colleagues praised his commitment to mentorship, healthy living and student-centered leadership."

Learn more: https://www.jmu.edu/news/2026/08/18-2026-jmu-purple-star-awards-announced.shtml

If Eric has made an impact on your life through being a UREC participant, employee, or coworker, we'd love to hear from you in the comments! 💜

08/24/2026

Whether you're introducing your little one to the water, helping your child learn new skills, or looking to improve your own stroke technique, UREC Swim Lessons offer something for everyone. Registration is now open! 🏊
https://www.jmu.edu/recreation/activities/aquatics/lessons.shtml

Address

701 Driver Dr
Harrisonburg, VA
22807

Telephone

(540) 568-8737

Website

http://www.jmu.edu/recreation

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